Add 25/36 and 50/27
1st number: 25/36, 2nd number: 1 23/27
25/36 + 50/27 is 275/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
25/36 = 25 × 3/36 × 3 = 75/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108 - Add the two like fractions:
75/108 + 200/108 = 75 + 200/108 = 275/108 - So, 25/36 + 50/27 = 275/108
In mixed form: 259/108
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